Payroll and Accounts Clerk (FT/PT)

Payroll and Accounts Clerk (FT/PT) - Belfast/Newtownards/Downpatrick

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with an established and growing Accountancy Practice with offices in Belfast, Newtownards, and Downpatrick, looking to recruit a Payroll and Accounts Clerk on a full-time or part-time, permanent basis.

The Company:

Established over 50 years ago, this firm has evolved into a forward-thinking, highly professional organisation with a nationwide client base across Ireland. It has successfully balanced a global perspective with a strong commitment to staying local, personable, and accessible.

In addition to core services such as audit, accountancy, and specialist taxation, the firm now offers expertise in management consultancy, systems analysis, forensic accounting, and litigation support-providing clients with comprehensive, end-to-end solutions.

What's in it for you?

• Half Day Friday (12:30pm finish)
• Competitive salary
• 22 days holiday + 11 statutory days
• Private Medical Insurance (Individual or Family - 50%)
• Auto enrolment pension
• Annual pay review
• Annual membership fees covered
• Overtime (paid or toil)
• Commission opportunities (intro of client)

Job Duties of the Payroll and Accounts Clerk include:

• Reports to Manager
• Working with a portfolio of clients across a number of industries
• Payroll & PAYE compliance including RTI submissions to HM Revenue & Customs
• VAT return preparation and MTD submissions
• Basic company secretarial duties and statutory filings with Companies House

What you need to be the Payroll and Accounts Clerk

• Practice experience preferred, but open to industry candidates
• Payroll and VAT experience is desirable
• Open to ATI, Part-Qualified or QBE candidates
• Strong attention to detail, organised, and able to manage multiple clients
• Proactive and comfortable working in a client-facing role
• Able to work independently while following established processes
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Brad Dempster, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS group on or

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